You Have Ringing in Your Ears But You Can Still Sleep

Are you being kept awake by ringing in your ears? It’s not necessary. If you would like to get a better nights sleep, consider these guidelines to tone down this irritating unrelenting sound.

Moderate to severe tinnitus can really throw a monkey wrench in your sleeping habits. During the daytime, tinnitus is often less evident because you’re distracted by noise and activity. But tinnitus can seem louder and more stressful at night when it’s quiet.

Fortunately, there are a few techniques you can use to get to sleep easier.

Below are 5 techniques to falling asleep despite your tinnitus.

1. Don’t Resist The Noise

Even though this might sound difficult, if you pay attention to it, it gets worse. This is partly because for many people a rise in blood pressure can make tinnitus symptoms worse. So the more aggravated you become dwelling on it, the worse you are probably going to feel. You can make the sound quieter by thinking about something else and employing the following techniques.

2. Follow a Nighttime Schedule

Establishing good sleep habits like winding down at least 30 minutes before bed, dimming the lights and going to bed at the same time every night helps condition your body to feel sleepy at the right time. This will make it much easier to fall asleep when you’re ready.

Tinnitus has also been linked to stress. Creating habits to lessen your stress level before bed can also help, such as:

At least a few hours before bed, steer clear of eating

Focusing on thoughts that make you calm and happy

Going into a bath

Staying away from drinking alcohol

At least one hour before bed time, dim the lights

Listening to quiet sounds or soft music

Turn down the temperature in your bedroom

Stretching or doing yoga

Doing a quick meditation or a deep breathing exercise

Sitting in a quiet room and reading a book

Getting into a predictable routine before going to bed helps you shift from the stresses of the day into night and trains your body to transition into sleep.

3. Watch What You Eat

Artificial sweeteners and alcohol are well-known triggers for tinnitus. If you discover, after monitoring your diet and symptoms, that certain foods trigger or worsen your tinnitus, make it a habit to stay away from them. Caffeine is also a trigger so at least avoid having any in the afternoon and evening.

4. Avoid Common Causes of Tinnitus

Ringing or other noises in your ears can be caused by many things. Dealing with the cause of tinnitus can help it get better or even prevent it altogether. Here are a few things you can do to help:

To determine whether one of your medications is causing tinnitus symptoms check with your doctor